Game Manufacturers Association

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The Game Manufacturers Association (GAMA) is a non-profit trade association based in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to the advancement of the non-electronic social games industry - Board/Tabletop Games, Miniatures Games, Card Games, Collectable/Tradeable Card Games, Role-Playing Games, and Live-Action Role Playing Games. It's members are game manufacturers, retailers, distributors, suppliers, conventions, clubs, and independent professionals related to the games industry.

The association was formed in 1977 to protect the interests of the Origins International Game Expo, and was incorporated as a non-profit venture in 1982.

GAMA organises two shows each year, the GAMA Trade Show (GTS) in Las Vegas, Nevada - a professional trade show aimed at game retailers, and the Origins International Game Expo in Columbus, Ohio - a 13,000 person consumer show that is aimed at the game-playing public.